In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Caryl Churchill’s Glass. Kill. Bluebeard. Imp. at the Royal Court Theatre (Preview)

“I can see her just. Most people can’t see her at all.” LONDON – Caryl Churchill (Top Girls, Money) is one of the UK’s most celebrated writers and playwrights, having penned seminal scripts from Top Girls to A Number which are now modern classics. her most recent play, Escaped Alone, opened at the Royal Court to critical acclaim and transferred to New York, and told of an absurdist tale where four … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Caryl Churchill’s Glass. Kill. Bluebeard. Imp. at the Royal Court Theatre (Preview)

Arts of the UK 2019: Fun Palaces 2019 (Preview)

LONDON – Fun Palaces returns for the 6th year running with a weekend full of action and community-led activities, events and skills sharing. The Fun Palaces’ ethos is simple: there is creativity and genius in every person, in every place and acknowledging and sharing that creativity shines a light on the great work individuals and communities do day in, day out – and for which they … Continue reading Arts of the UK 2019: Fun Palaces 2019 (Preview)

In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Fast at Park Theatre (Preview)

LONDON – Based on a chilling true story, new psychological drama Fast follows cult health professional Linda Hazzard (Caroline Lawrie), whose cures had a shocking mortality rate. Paralleling our modern world of influencers peddling protein shakes and pills, Fast is the true story of how Hazzard advocated a fasting cure that gripped the press and divided a nation. How far would you go to find the perfect cure? In an … Continue reading In London’s (Off) West End 2019: Fast at Park Theatre (Preview)

Exhibition Extravaganza: Entwine – Maybank Women Eco-Weavers meets Southeast Asian Artists at the National Museum of Singapore Concourse

The Maybank Foundation, in collaboration with Chan+Hori, presents travelling exhibition Entwine at The Concourse of the National Museum of Singapore. The exhibition will run till 8th September, and comprises works by six established Southeast Asian artists, each inspired by the weaving traditions of the region. Traditional textile weaving is an ancient art form and today, it provides a source of income for a diminishing number of women weavers regionally. … Continue reading Exhibition Extravaganza: Entwine – Maybank Women Eco-Weavers meets Southeast Asian Artists at the National Museum of Singapore Concourse

Museum Musings: City Hall – If Walls Could Talk at National Gallery Singapore

The City Hall has had a long and colourful history since its completion in 1929. From serving as a bomb shelter during the Japanese Occupation to housing Singapore’s first Public Complaints Bureau, the building has borne witness to key moments in Singapore’s history. In conjunction with the Singapore Bicentennial commemoration, National Gallery Singapore will present City Hall: If Walls Could Talk from 1st September 2019 … Continue reading Museum Musings: City Hall – If Walls Could Talk at National Gallery Singapore

In London’s West End 2019: Actually at Trafalgar Studios (Review)

Anna Ziegler’s new play greys the lines of truth and consent. LONDON – In her first play presented in London since the award-winning Photograph 51 in 2015, Anna Ziegler’s Actually shows at Trafalgar Studios, as presented by Announcement Productions. Directed by Oscar Toeman, the play is a timely one that zooms in on ideas of truth and consent, as we follow university students Amber (Yasmin Paige) and Tom (Simon Manyonda) as … Continue reading In London’s West End 2019: Actually at Trafalgar Studios (Review)

Dance Dance Dance: World Supremacy Battlegrounds Singapore 2019 by EVOK3 and *SCAPE

As one of Singapore’s biggest street dance competitions, World Supremacy Battlegrounds Singapore enjoyed a sold-out show in its first year, and is back this year for a second round. In support of Singapore’s street dance community and to acknowledge its positive impact on youths, Guest of Honour, Ms Grace Fu, Minister of Culture, Community and Youth, will be present at the event. World Supremacy Battlegrounds … Continue reading Dance Dance Dance: World Supremacy Battlegrounds Singapore 2019 by EVOK3 and *SCAPE

Touring the UK 2019/20: Casting for 2020 Tour of UK/Ireland Les Misérables Tour Announced

LONDON – Cameron Mackintosh has announced casting for the second year of the UK and Ireland tour of his acclaimed production of the Boublil and Schönberg musical Les Misérables. From 18th November 2019 Dean Chisnall will play ‘Jean Valjean’, Nic Greenshields as ‘Javert’, Katie Hall as ‘Fantine’, Ian Hughes as ‘Thénardier’, Harry Apps as ‘Marius’, Charlie Burn as ‘Cosette’, Barnaby Hughes as ‘Enjolras’ and Helen Walsh as ‘Madame Thénardier’. Also in the cast will be Joseph Anthony, George Arvidson, Adam Boardman, Olivia Brereton, Danny Colligan, Rebecca Ferrin, … Continue reading Touring the UK 2019/20: Casting for 2020 Tour of UK/Ireland Les Misérables Tour Announced

Preview: Nam Hwa Blazes 《万紫千红》(September 2019) by Nam Hwa Opera

Nam Hwa Opera’s quarterly FREE outreach series Nam Hwa Blazes is back this September for a very special edition. Taking place at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre this Saturday, they’ll be presenting “Drums, Tunes, Children and Rhyme”,  with 4 music pieces by Nam Hwa Opera’s Teochew Music Ensemble, along with 6 songs by Nam Hwa’s Pharyngeal Singing student, all taught by renowned Chinese musician Wu Kun,. This edition of Nam … Continue reading Preview: Nam Hwa Blazes 《万紫千红》(September 2019) by Nam Hwa Opera

Review: The Adventures of Abhijeet by Patch and Punnet

Singa-satire still falls flat. When The Adventures of Abhijeet was first presented the M1 Singapore Fringe earlier this year, I was unable to get a chance to catch it. Reading up about it, I found out how that version was pitched as a rollicking satire on xenophobia, while this newer, full-length one pulls back its claim to simply be “a story where migrant workers are … Continue reading Review: The Adventures of Abhijeet by Patch and Punnet